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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.40, 18.48 and 8.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.40, 18.48 and 8.54 is: 11.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.40 : 18.48 = 8.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.40/18.48 = 8.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.40x = 18.48 × 8.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.40x = 157.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.82/13.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.78

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